Laguna Niguel

Laguna Niguel is a hillside town with a third of its land designated as open space. The name Laguna Niguel is derived from the words "Laguna" (Spanish for "lagoon") and "Niguili" (the name of a Native American village once located near Aliso Creek). As a predominantly residential city, Laguna Niguel serves as a bedroom community for the job centers of northern and central Orange County. It is known for its mild coastal climate, low crime rate, and numerous parks and public trails. Residents are used to seeing lots of wildlife such as mountain lions, mule deer, coyotes, weasels, snakes, rabbits, and all sorts of other critters. There are many highly desirable neighborhood offering city, canyon, and ocean views such as Highlands, Bear Brand Ranch, San Marin, El Niguel Heights and Golf Course, Ocean Ranch, Laguna Crest, Laguna Sur, Coronado Pointe, South Peak, Crest de Ville, Niguel Coast, Palmilla, Beacon Hill, and Monarch Point.

Boundaries: Located west of the 5 freeway in South Orange County, Laguna Niguel borders Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Mission Viejo, and Aliso Viejo.

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